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SUMMARY:Zombie Killer / Chopping Knife 2-Day Class IS CLOSED!
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Paul Widenhoefer \nMap to MN School of Horseshoeing \nClass size: Minimum of 4 students. Maximum of 8 students (More if there are parent/child participants) Minimum age 14. Must be accompanied by an adult.\nClass Manager: Paul Widenhoefer\, Email: pwidenhoefer@gmail.com\, (612) 408-5007 (cell) \nClass Description: Do you fear the zombie apocalypse? Do thoughts of a worldwide economic collapse and pandemics send you scurrying for your bug-out bag? Or perhaps you just want a good chopping knife capable of doing some hard work? If so\, we are offering a knife making class for you! It is designed for someone with little forging experience\, but can accommodate those with a more advanced skill set.\nWe will be covering basic knife forging\, knife design\, heat treatment\, grinding\, sharpening and attaching handles. Participants should leave with a finished (or nearly finished) primitive style knife ready for rough use. Due to time and facility limitations this is NOT a class to make a kitchen knife.\nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class:  Forging hammer\, tongs to hold tapered flat stock.\nSafety Equipment: the usual for working at a coal forge: clothes of natural fiber\, no cuffs or frayed edges\, non-synthetic boots or shoes. Eye and ear protection are mandatory. In addition\, grinders\, torches\, and hot quenches will be used so keep long hair and shirt tails contained.\nLunch Arrangements: bring a lunch or eat at a local establishment. \nTo register online:  click here to our website Education page \nTo register with a check: Contact Paul Widenhoefer Email: pwidenhoefer@gmail.com Phone: (612) 408-500 for instructions. \n Acceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or postage date\, and each person will be notified individually. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/zombie-killer-chopping-knife-2-day-class-is-closed/2025-03-01/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beginning Blacksmithing Classes 1\, 2\, and 3
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to register for Beginning Blacksmithing classes scheduled for March 8\, 15\, and 22\, 2025\nBeginners Blacksmithing Class
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/beginning-blacksmithing-classes-1-2-and-3/2025-03-08/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Intro to Forge Welding 2025
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Gordon Barr \nClass Description: How to manage the fire\, forge with and without flux\, preparing scarfs on the ends to be welded. Depending on time available\, possible projects include a flux spoon\, tripod\, chain links\, jump weld\, leaves and tendrils\, basket twist\, attaching a hard steel edge to tools. Basic forging skills needed \nTools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Favorite hammer and tongs for 3/8 round if you have them. \nSafety Equipment: Bring safety glasses and appropriate clothing the usual for forging with coal: safety glasses\, hearing protection\, clothing of natural fiber with no cuffs or fraying\, and leather boots or shoes. \nLunch Arrangements:  Bring a lunch and water or dine at local fast food places \nClass Manager: (Person to whom questions should be asked) Gordon Barr\, agbarr@metalsmith.org \nTo register online go to The Guild of Metalsmiths website\, https://www.metalsmith.org/education \nOr to mail in a check\, contact Gordon Barr   agbarr@metalsmith.org  to reserve a spot or for additional information. \nAcceptance will be in the order submitted\, based on the online transaction date or postage date\, and each person will be notified individually. \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/intro-to-forge-welding-2025/
LOCATION:MN School of Horseshoeing\, 6250 Riverdale Dr\, NW\, Ramsey\, MN\, 55303\, United States
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